Key facts
- Breeder
- Booth
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Königin von Dänemark is an Alba rose raised by Booth in 1816. Its pink flowers are strongly scented. The shrub grows to around 1.5 m (5 ft) high and 1 m (3 ft) wide. It has held the RHS Award of Garden Merit since 1993. A good choice for gardeners building an old rose collection or a cottage-style border with fragrance.
Königin von Dänemark traits
- Alba rose raised by Booth, 1816
- Pink, strongly fragrant flowers
- About 1.5 m tall and 1 m wide
- RHS Award of Garden Merit, 1993
Good for
- Old rose collections
- Cottage borders
- Scented garden
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Königin von Dänemark this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
Königin von Dänemark FAQ
What kind of rose is Königin von Dänemark?
Königin von Dänemark is an Alba rose raised by Booth in 1816. Its pink flowers are strongly scented.
How does Königin von Dänemark compare with other rose varieties?
Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, A Whiter Shade of Pale, Absolutely Fabulous. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Königin von Dänemark good for?
Königin von Dänemark is grown for old rose collections, cottage borders, scented garden.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
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Source
Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.